Check your lights

[Treadtrader]

This may seem obvious.
We've just been through summer but now the shorter days are coming.

Like most i ride with dipped beam all the time.
When i was getting my Triumph ready for our Scottish tour in June i checked the lights and had no dipped, both bulbs gone. But how and when?
Spent a bit of time fixing the dipped on me Strom this weekend. Dry joint?

Now i maintain my own bikes but some things i just expect are working. Start the bike, flip on the lights and away. Problem with daylight riding is you can't see if they're on.

[Mark Manley]

It's probably due to 30 years at the mercy of Joe Lucas, prince of darkness, but I habitually put my hand in front of my headlight to make sure that it is on whenever setting off.

[Treadtrader]

Dragged the Strom out yesterday to collect my ABR mag from Alun, usual pre-ride checks, no flamin headlights, again

So instead of a nice ride on a great dry autumn day i need to take the flamin thing to bits to sort it out.

Petrol, match, insurance claim. Best not i suppose. :whistle:

[Jimbike]

Now I've had to use my lights I noticed both speedo bulbs had blown. Guess I don't get out much at night now

I was surprised how much I had to dismantle on the R850R to get to them. It must be only second to the clutch to get to. It was actually easier to change a head gasket than the speedo bulbs.

It reminded me of my old ZZR where you had to remove the grab rail to change the spark plugs!

[Treadtrader]

Right i've fixed it again. Under the fuel tank, behind the radiator is a connecter block, pulled it apart, cleaned and doused in ACF50, now have lights again. :cheer:

So pleased i gave it a good wash aswell.

Now i can take it for the MOT tomorrow then tax it.

[PapaLazarou]

Problem is with daylight riding is you can't see if they're on.

Don't you just check your reflection on anything you ride behind or park against?

[karnevil]

Problem is with daylight riding is you can't see if they're on.

Don't you just check your reflection on anything you ride behind or park against?

One fortunate thing with the GS is the lamp warnings.I still check my spot lamps almost every morning tho'.When I park up at work I do so facing the office window I just flick the switch and check the reflection!
By the by I also check the front brake before I mount just opush the bike slightly forward before getting on and pull the brake,also good forchecking no disc lock lect on as well.

[Treadtrader]

Problem is with daylight riding is you can't see if they're on.

Don't you just check your reflection on anything you ride behind or park against?

Of course i do. But not allways possible in country lanes. I fire it up than have a walk round check, then get on, then get off and pick up me glove, then back on and away. :woohoo: